by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Aug 17, 2025 | Addiction, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Psychotherapy
Addiction continues to be a pressing global health issue, affecting millions across various demographics. While traditional treatment methods such as 12-step programs, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) have long been...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jun 16, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy
More American adults with psychiatric problems have been seeking talk therapy in recent years, according to a number of recently published studies. One such study, in the American Journal of Psychiatry, reported that the number of people using only psychiatric...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jan 15, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Happiness
Go ahead: Scream, process emotions, build resilience, and practice coping mechanisms without real-world consequences. Therapists often discuss cinema therapy in counseling sessions, and people often like to discuss horror movies and being scared by them. The fact that...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Oct 14, 2023 | Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Nutrition |
Not everyone who is treated for an anxiety disorder will take prescription medication. But those who do will often face an additional challenge when the drugs cause nutrient deficiencies. You may not have obvious symptoms that a medication is robbing you of certain...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jun 18, 2019 | Sleep |
There are five stages of sleep during the sleep cycle. Sleep stages occur in cycles lasting 90 to 120 minutes each. Four to five cycles occur during a typical night of sleep. Shifting of stages occurs over the course of the night, typically with an increased...
